Indian Bullfrog

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Indian Bullfrog Facts

Look at the brilliantly contrasting colors of the Indian Bullfrog. It doesn’t look like it could be real, does it? This gorgeous fellow represents a relatively large and colorful species of a bullfrog.

This unique animal remains endemic to many parts of It also now seems to be introduced into Madagascar, where people consider it an invasive species.

This animal actually gets commercially farmed in Thailand. The Indian Bullfrog holds the classification of a species of Least Concern with the IUCN, due to its widespread habitat range, and large population.

However, this seems likely to change, given (to no great surprise) the rapid degree of habitat loss due to human expansion in its native range.

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Indian Bullfrog Physical Description

The extremely large Indian Bullfrog attains a body length of as much as 6.5 in (16.5 cm).

The snout grows comparatively pointed in shape. The species is primarily a combination of dark yellow and olive green in color. Individuals also display random darker patches.

However, the male Indian Bullfrog will change its colors to primarily bright yellow during mating season, to attract females. The large bright blue sacs under its jaw also serve to also attract females.

The toes of this particular variety of frog remain almost completely webbed.